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Les Crêtes de la Thuile
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Description
Lovers of applied geography, come and observe the massifs, peaks, rivers and valleys on the giant map of the landscape, thanks to this gentle but sometimes aerial hike.
What a lovely start to this hike, with a view of the wonderful little lake of La Thuile, like a piece of blue sky falling at the foot of the mountains.
Arriving below the Roc de Tormery, the great landscape begins to appear.
From here on, you'll need to be careful not to be distracted by its magnificence. The Granier rises up in front of you; Chambéry and Lac du Bourget stretch out to the right. The Isère valley runs off to the left and the Bauges massif stretches northwards.
As you follow the ridge, the views follow one another without resembling one another, as you pass parks and rocks. Further on, the Albertville valley is in your sights.
Along the way, an orientation table will help you find your bearings and name all the peaks you can see in the distance.
Crossing the forest again, the path takes you back to the village. At the bottom, it skirts the lake, whose soothing view signals the return to the valley and the end of this magnificent journey.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 01/05/2026 to 31/10/2026
Additional information
Environments
Lakeside or by stretch of water
Mountain location
Waterside
Updated by
Grand Chambéry Alpes Tourisme - 13/06/2025
www.chamberymontagnes.com
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Open period
From 01/05 to 31/10.
Location complements
The hike departs from the parking lot at La Thuile village hall.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 84 73 23
Email : la.thuile@orange.fr
Website : http://www.la-thuile.com
Reception complements
When you arrive, please respect the parking spaces provided. Cars parked outside the spaces are likely to obstruct traffic, and particularly emergency services. Bivouacs are not permitted on this enchanting site.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Start: at the village hall.
1/ Turn left onto the road, and after 100 m take a dirt track on the left.
2/ Turn right at the road.
3/ Take the track on the right towards the Grotte de l'Ermite.
4/ Go straight across a field. Enter a wood and climb up to a gate near a chalet.
5/ Take the right-hand path up the hillside. At the top, follow the fence.
6/ At the "Les combes Sud" sign, turn left towards "Roc de Tormery", then towards the Tormery cross.
7/ Follow the crest of the ridge (over rocks, take care). Continue through meadows and woods (several gates).
8/ At "Tapin-Ouest", there are two options: either to the right, a tricky cabled passage, or to the left, a forest path. Both routes are signposted "Sous Tapin".
9/ Several successive foot-and-hand rocky passages. Continue towards the Roche du Guet.
10/ Follow the ridges and descend towards "La Tuile".
11/ Cross a hamlet and follow signs for "Le Mont".
12/ After 100 m, turn right and follow the lake.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
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